"Birmingham (1997/1999)" Birmingham by Carmela71

Birmingham Travel Guide: 765 reviews and 1,269 photos

At only 3/4 of an hour from Leicester by train (and less than 5 pounds return ticket and with student discount), I visited Birmingham in a few occasions.

Birmingham is Britain's second largest city.

Birmingham is strong associated with industrialisation,giving to the tourist a bad impression

Recent years in particular have seen a massive rejuvenation of the city and today Birmingham is much more a cultural centre than an industrial wasteland…..

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In a nutshell:Best friend lives there

Last visit to Birmingham: Dec 2002
Intro Updated Apr 2, 2003
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Centenary Square Things to Do (6)

Centenary Square is well worth a visit in itself more travel advice

The nickname for Birmingham Things to Do (6)

The nickname for Birmingham is 'Brum' so people born and bred here are called 'Brummies'!! more travel advice

The Bull Ring market Things to Do (6)

The Bull Ring market is found just south of the eastern end of New Street. Although there is no longer a meat market... more travel advice

St Philip's Cathedral Things to Do (6)

St Philip's Cathedral was built in the 18th century, and was designed by local man Thomas Archer. The Cathedral is most... more travel advice

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kayleigh06 Jul 12, 2007 at 2:24 AM

Nice tips on my home town! Brum has changed a lot since 02/03!!
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Arwen_Jill Jul 10, 2002 at 11:17 PM

i live here for 3 years, had a nice memory!!!!
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btex Jun 17, 2002 at 9:30 AM

didn`t know about the canals
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zweiblumen Jan 31, 2002 at 11:48 AM

Really good page with useful info
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DUNK67 Jan 9, 2002 at 2:05 PM

great page of a great city
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patrikske Oct 31, 2001 at 2:18 PM

Excellent page !
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DaKat Sep 26, 2001 at 2:51 PM

Great look at Birmingham - nice page!
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floss1 Sep 26, 2001 at 2:50 PM

excellent!!!!! very good
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CarolynShort Aug 30, 2001 at 9:21 AM

great page - from a Brummie!
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destiny23 Jul 7, 2001 at 2:32 AM

great ...